Hangeul stands as one of the most cherished cultural heritages among Koreans. In 1443, King Sejong combined the principles of pronunciation and the philosophical meaning of the universe to create a remarkable result through collaboration with the scholars of Jiphyeonjeon. Thanks to Hangeul, communication, despite the absence of standardized writing during the Joseon era(1392-1897), became feasible, leading to cultural progress. In honor of the pride and significance of Hangeul’s creation, the Korean government designates October 9th as Hangeul Proclamation Day each year. This day serves as an occasion to reflect on its meaning. To celebrate this year’s Hangeul Day, our APS Korean class composes short poems reflecting students’ thoughts, design them with appropriate backgrounds, and produce postcards for sale. We aim to promote Hangeul Day within our school community, among students and teachers, as well as our neighbors or community. Additionally, we intend to stand in solidarity with the current challenges faced by our neighbors in Maui due to the fierce wildfires. The proceeds delivered to the affected individuals in Maui through our APIS school. (2023 APIS Exhibition Site)
If you click on the two buttons above, you can enjoy the class content and students’ work. Also, the postcards below were created by middle and high school students during the Korean language class. I would appreciate it if you could leave comments on them.
The students undertook a meaningful initiative by creating postcards they made themselves and crafting the traditional Korean food, Hotteok. They sold these items on the school campus for about a week. The proceeds were then used to deliver the goods to Hawaii neighbors who were residents affected by the Maui wildfire. To accomplish this, the students created promotional videos, and while students and Ms. Emily Kim baked Hotteok at her home, they realized how valuable and rewarding it is to help others. Above all, they practically embodied the spirit of Ohana, a concept deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, throughout their actions.
